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Epic Technology Group dominates at National ICT Awards 2025
Epic Technology Group reaffirmed its supremacy in Sri Lanka’s ICT and fintech landscape by securing the highest number of awards at the 27th National ICT Awards – NBQSA 2025, organized by the Sri Lankan section of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. The prestigious awards ceremony was held on 10 October 2025 at Hotel Taj […]
London-Colombo FinTech WealthOS demonstrates breakthrough migration capability
The technology built by WealthOS, a London/Colombo-based cloud-native wealth tech SaaS, has powered the migration of 126,000 UK ISA and Junior ISA accounts from Embark (FNZ) to Quai Digital, its flagship UK client and a London-based white-label digital savings and investment platform services provider. The migration was conducted on behalf of The Children’s ISA (TCI), […]
RIUNIT apartment market analysis: Colombo 5 shines
When conducting the latest analysis of real estate data (Q3 2025), one of the most positive observations that can be made is with respect to the recovery of the apartment market prices in Colombo measured in USD. Whilst average apartment prices, measured in LKR continued to witness an upward incline, even during COVID and the […]
Opinion: A safer digital space for Sri Lankan young minds to learn, explore and create
By Ferdous Mottakin, Head of Public Policy & Government Relations for SouthAsia at TikTok When I think about the potential of digital platforms, I don’t see them as just platforms for trends or entertainment. I see them as potential bridges for connecting young minds with each other to share ideas, knowledge, and opportunities. In Sri […]
JAAF stresses need for proven VAT refund system to safeguard export stability post-SVAT
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) today reaffirmed its commitment to working with government authorities as Sri Lanka prepares to remove the Simplified Value Added Tax (SVAT) scheme on 1st October. While emphasising that the removal of SVAT is now inevitable, JAAF noted that the industry has been in continuous dialogue with policymakers on the […]
HNB felicitates employees who completed 25 years of service
Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, HNB PLC organized a ceremony recently to felicitate their employees who completed 25 years of service at the Bank. HNB organized a gala event to recognize 160 employees who had joined in 1999/2000. This highly anticipated event was attended by HNB Managing Director and CEO Damith Pallewatte, SVP/Chief Human […]
MAS bags major honours at Mercantile Badminton Tournament
In a show of ultimate brilliance, Team MAS led by their captain Randika Fernando let the shuttle do the talking as they displayed amazing sporting spirit and stamped their authority at the recently concluded Mercantile Badminton Tournament clinching a Grand Slam Championship title and a Bowl Championship 2 nd Runners-up spot during the multi-day tourney […]
ADB approves USD106.9Mn to strengthen secondary health care services in Sri Lanka
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $106.9 million financing package to strengthen Sri Lanka’s secondary curative care services, improve communicable disease prevention and control, and enhance the health care sector’s governance and management capacity. The funding for the Strengthening Integrated Health Care and Governance for Universal Health Coverage Program consists of a $100 million loan […]
Global Dialogue Forum gathers World leaders in Colombo on AI, energy, food & cybersecurity
Global Dialogue Forum (GDF) partnering Club of Rome’s India affiliate, is hosting a unique international conclave at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, bringing together leading global experts, policy framers, decision makers to explore the frontiers Artificial Intelligence (Ai) can breach to overcome challenges in green energy, food security and cyber security. It differs from the […]
Sri Lanka’s property market gains spotlight with Minoli Wickramasinghe on global stage
Minoli Wickramasinghe, Managing Director of Capital Trust Properties, recently represented Sri Lanka at two major international real estate forums in Singapore, spotlighting the nation’s evolving investment landscape and resurgence as a regional property destination. At the APAC Forum 2025, hosted by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) under the theme “Connecting Beyond Borders”, […]
Mahindra Ideal Finance rolls out revolving credit solution for multi brand vehicle importers and SMEs
Mahindra Ideal Finance Ltd. (MIFL), one of Sri Lanka’s fastest growing finance company, today announced the launch of the MIFL Revolving Business Loan – a customized loan facility designed to address the short-term working capital needs of multi brand vehicle importers and other SME business owners across the country. The MIFL Revolving Loan product has […]
Interview: Sri Lanka’s real estate sector continues to attract top-tier FDI
According to the real estate research division of the Research Intelligence Unit, the island’s real estate sector is currently experiencing a revival in foreign investor interest. Herein, we take great pleasure in conducting an exclusive interview with Tristan Wu, Country Head / Director of BailiInvestments.Lanka Pvt Ltd. Can you explain the inspiration behind what will […]